Pilot Study of a Faith-Based Physical Activity Program Among Sedentary Blacks

Pilot Study of a Faith-Based Physical Activity Program Among Sedentary Blacks

IntroductionPhysical activity participation is low among blacks, and strategies are needed to successfully create immediate and sustained behavior change related to physical activity. Churches can play an important role in health promotion efforts among blacks because of their central role in spirit...

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Main Authors:	Melicia C. Whitt-Glover, PhD, Patricia E. Hogan, MS, Wei Lang, PhD, Daniel P. Heil, PhD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2008-04-01
Series:	Preventing Chronic Disease
Subjects:	faith-based physical activity programs physical activity exercise programs sedentary blacks African American health
Online Access:	http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/apr/06_0169.htm

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